MINR · Piper PA-24-400 · 1999-12-19 · NAPLES, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA00LA055
Event ID
20001212X20294
Type
Accident
Date
1999-12-19
Location
NAPLES, FL, USA
Coordinates
26.14981, -81.740058
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-24-400
Registration
N8469P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper fuel management and selection of an empty fuel tank (auxiliary) on approach for landing. This resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, forced landing, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.